FUNLINER REACTS | Vandegrift High School 2019

[@junhwigoo7390]

Their percussion director is the battery coordinator for the Bluecoats, which makes the match grip even more interesting.

[@austinhayes7438]

joe hobbs

[@austinhayes7438]

its harder to teach traditoal espICALLY FRESHMEN SNARES

[@austinhayes7438]

THAT was back in 2019 where they were goated like there was one freshmen so no need to change it and tradtional is usleess especially for there music i mean after 2019 the music got easier and less visual espically this year

[@junhwigoo7390]

@@austinhayes7438 That actually makes a lot of sense, I never took into account when he got hired.

[@kevinpak1245]

Everett is giving music analysis judge vibes Seriously love watching these videos and the depth of Everett’s comments from his musical background both as a performer and educator.

[@funlinerproductions7071]

Thanks for this!!

[@coleslawsadventure5401]

Broken arrow edge of eternity 2021

[@davepeep]

yesss

[@KDG702]

This would be absolutely sick to see covered here

[@garpog2458]

@@dciaddict2566boyy

[@homeinaustintx]

That’s our son! He’s the trombone soloist and 1st chair, and our daughter is in the trumpet section. Both Wind Ensemble members. VHS went one time to Grand Nats, won it their first time! They also wonTMEA HONOR Band, Sudler Cup And John Sousa Award, and then went on to be invited to the coveted International Midwest Clinc. The director allowed anyone who could march,to march. No one was left out. That’s their motto.

[@Brando_NAR]

I was a freshman in 2019, Vandy that year was just different. That year was just a great year for the world of marching band.

[@jscho8674]

That is phenomenal.

[@thomaswilhelm7001]

Ronald Reagan 2019 (They won San Antonio this season with Vandegrift there)

[@daviddesalvo623]

Tarpon Springs 2014, it's older but it's just so dang fun. And it's insane how many props they through into that show lol

[@josephfarkas1639]

Hands down one of the best shows ever, probably my favorite music book from a hs.

[@brokencablemusic]

I second this, one of the most engaging and captivating high school shows I've ever seen

[@johnnychikko3800]

The only problem and I mean the only that problem I have Tarpon is that they recruit across the whole of Pinellas county and more. It’s likened to the townships of many Midwest programs. It’s a Charter school program that recruits talent.

[@daviddesalvo623]

@@johnnychikko3800 Florida lookin fly with their school choice policies rn.

[@johnnychikko3800]

@@daviddesalvo623 Tarpon Springs most Def. They rest of the state as a whole not so much. Although Douglas HS has an amazing tract and story. They have overcome tragedy and cane back stronger for it! I’m always rooting for them as a Florida program.

[@phiagilbert]

hii! As a senior trumpet player in this show, there were no mics involved:)) just loudddd players haha

[@donovan7171]

I was in Vandegrift band but graduated a year before that show. Loved to see you react to it! First year to go to grand nationals and they won 🥇

[@Mediocre_Music]

Where you there in 2015? That was the first show I saw above 3A and it knocked me out of the stands lol

[@RVVDont]

Isn’t that the worst when you graduate and then the production’s really kick into gear? 07 Avon here. I look at my senior show and then what they did next year and I was like, “what the hell?!”

[@Ryanasuarusrex]

@@Mediocre_Musicobv if they graduated in 2019

[@Mediocre_Music]

@@Ryanasuarusrex Moving schools is a thing though lol

[@Ryanasuarusrex]

@@Mediocre_Music 💀

[@void8422]

Flower mound 2021 their shows are always soooo unique they are also from the same district as Hebron

[@jadenreynolds3069]

You need to take a trip down to San Antonio BOA super regionals and watch these bands for 2 days and just react to our bands here in Texas

[@prestinator1469]

I would recommend watching Broken Arrow 2021, “Edge of Eternity”. That year they ended up making the high score at BOA Grandnationals.

[@jackcance]

Vandegrift High School- Into the Grid 2022!

[@raxtordone]

I was the volunteer for keeping time for their music warmups, a friend had traded me shifts because she knew how much I wanted to see them this year and ill be forever thankful, Grand nats 2019 was one of the best experiences of my life :)

[@g1act139]

Pride of broken arrow 2021! Plsssssss it is such an underrated yet amazing show

[@Jeremattress]

I know you already reacted to Hebron, but their 2022 show might surprise you even more than 2021

[@junhwigoo7390]

I’d love to see you react to some smaller ensembles! Highland Park 2019 and Rouse 2021 are all fantastic examples. To get even smaller, Argyle 2021, North Lamar 2016, and Canton 2018 are all great shows. If you want to continue with the larger (and ultimately more impressive) groups, Flower Mound 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, the Woodlands 2013, 2021, and 2022 are all a bit weirder shows that still have insanely high levels of difficulty and execution. Blue Springs 2017, 2019, and 2022 and any Tarpon Springs show are similarly strange but have a bit smaller groups.

[@notarthur313]

hebron 22 is great too

[@RVVDont]

This group was an amazing unknown to me that year. Love that show!

[@RVVDont]

Trombone solo melody gives Shostakovich Jazz waltz vibes.

[@joegotflow]

hebron 2019 🙏 they play a bit of bd 2017 in it

[@KDG702]

Broken Arrow 2021 Edge of Eternity And a less known but seriously amazing yet forgotten 2nd place show.. broken arrow 2014 Faceme. That’s from back in my day. Probably the most artistic HS show I’ve ever seen. Was only beaten by Tarpon springs in grand nats by .15, another amazing show.

[@6sidi]

Not only is their percussion director the battery coordinator for the Bluecoats but he writes the book for them aswell.

[@mightygerot4427]

It definitely sounds like it, the battery in my opinion is the best part of the show

[@johnnychikko3800]

Ronald Reagan was the only band to beat Vandergrift 2019 in a head to head! Other recent high school “DCI “ sounding suggestions: Vista Ridge 2022 (TX) -Wonderful French horn feature) Hebron 2019, 2021 and 2022 (TX) Flower Mound 2022 (TX) -(same school district as Hebron) PS. List of Midwestern States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. All the Bands you’ve reacted to are in the South. Not Midwest 😊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😅

[@joesekel7908]

Reagan was certainly good. But I would say that Vandegrift really peaked at BOA Grand Nats. They put in a lot of grind in that week leading up to their departure for Indy.

[@johnnychikko3800]

@@joesekel7908 If Reagan would have decided to trek north they would have had another week to tweek and “peek” as well they would have no doubt taken the Eagle! So many Nats homers seem to forget that peeking another week for bands that may or ma not go to Indy is legitimate. Truth is trying to compare a program that peaked a week prior Nats due to season ending and trying to rank is illegitimate. Considering that any 2013-2023 SaSR program winner would be front runner for the Eagle Reagan would have no doubt taken the Eagle if given the opportunity.

[@joesekel7908]

@@johnnychikko3800 would have, should have, could have. Here's the thing, Vandegrift actually took the Eagle so anything else is just BS and conjecture...or perhaps jealousy and sour grapes.

[@joesekel7908]

Btw, for ANY TX band that comes out of San Antonio Super Regional and wins BOA Grand Nats, regardless of who happened to score higher in San Antonio, I’ll be super proud and congratulatory without any caveats whatsoever. That is a sign of a true fan of TX HS Marching Band and maturity.

[@ellyncoate1526]

In 2022 it was harder to place in the top 14 at San Antonio BOA Super Regionals than at Grand Nationals, going by scores.

[@KleinkMusic]

Lots of schools like to use matched because it's a lot easier to teach to younger students, even among mature-sounding ensembles in Texas. Believe it or not, "traditional vs. matched" is a very hot debate even among many professional percussionists.

[@505Hockey]

I don't care what Stewart Copeland says: there is literally no advantage other than visual appeal to traditional grip. Every single thing someone plays using traditional can be executed equally well using matched and vice versa.

[@efrainguerrero2301]

Little do they know that in about 4 months, they're going to go home for Spring Break and not come back. Strange to think about.

[@dallashobbs2000]

0:59 they have a dance company instead of a traditional color guard on the field, I think

[@Warmacred]

Loving all of the reactions videos! Carrying on with visual proficiency, I'd like to see some reactions to some older DCI stuff; early 2000s Cavies comes to mind. I know we've probably all seen them a bunch but going back and watching them with a critical eye is always fun.

[@AceProductions02]

Around 4:25 if im watching this correctly he has only ONE ARM. Unless it is a really good angle. But that is insane if otherwise.

[@johngallegos9710]

I played in the Texas Tech snare line and we used match grip. Drumlines use match grip because you can naturally get a more even sound out of the drum from hand to hand.

[@funlinerproductions7071]

I don’t doubt that it gets a more even sound. It’s probably a better method overall. Just so used to traditional grip even if it’s outdated

[@johngallegos9710]

@@funlinerproductions7071, I know there were some corps in the early 2000's that used match grip as well at one point. SCV used it in '83, '94 and '05. The problem with match grip is the snare has to be mounted lower on the body so it can potential interfere with drill especially if you have to run or transition quickly from front to back. Even though it's not a natural motion, I prefer a line to play traditional for that very reason. Higher mounted drum means the left stick is more parallel to the playing surface and bottom part of the drum is out of the way for those crazy maneuvers.

[@dowtech2952]

J.D Shaw arranger Jeff Sacktig drill writer. Andrew Marksworth percussion arranger In case you were curious!

[@evaristogalvan625]

You should reacting to some indoor winds shows, they’re very entertaining and just a whole different vibe

[@RVVDont]

I agree to that. I find wind shows to be more aptly designed than a lot of winter Drumline shows nowadays. The only thing that throws me is the backing track. I’d love for that to change but then it’s just indoor marching band so my idea probably stinks.

[@MiningSkullz36]

If you ever get a chance, Flower Mound 2021 was a crazy good show, I’ll think you’ll really enjoy it!

[@jongregory5562]

As a high school director. When it comes to matched grip in the snares it is just easier to clean. Yes traditional grip looks awesome but matched grip is just easier to a line to clean Hands when you don’t have drum corps quality players.

[@josephfarkas1639]

OMG OMG MORE HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONTENT 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@MrDavegiven0330]

Agree about Broken Arrow 2021. Everett, could you do a podcast breaking down the DCI scoring sheet, caption by caption, explaining what's being looked for and how the corps is achieving that? Please provide examples (not too much Felliniesque ). Also what would say a 19.5 vs. 19 in a sub caption look like? Great job in providing your insight

[@funlinerproductions7071]

This is a good idea.

[@g1act139]

@@funlinerproductions7071pllsssssssssss do a reaction of pride of broken arrow 2021

[@AJRedmond0531]

Foothill High School 2016 "This Is My Wish" They are from Henderson, Nevada (That was my sophomore year show haha)

[@ethan.sax05]

SCV 2018 Babylon

[@wm8673]

There is something in the water in Texas.

[@johngallegos9710]

Yes, it's called quality middle school feeder programs and this is the end result once they get to HS. 😁

[@jaredrajaratnam32]

American Fork High School Marching Band 2022. American Fork is from Utah and is the Champions of the West. We placed 13th in 2022 BOA Grand National Semifinals.

[@skyye3600]

Morton (IL) High School 2022. IIRC this past year was their best year to date

[@Davis.smith.weightlifting]

Joe Hobbs is the percussion director, he’s the caption head at Coats now

[@jordyare]

First time commenting, long time fan! I’m curious if you’ve ever thought of reacting to indoor winds? (Or percussion/guard) Love the videos 🙌

[@jaredguzman5909]

Hebron 2019 Please🙏🙏

[@icyglacier1118]

Vista Ridge 2018 gotta go on the list

[@blobbler8940]

Hebron 2022 was also quite entertaining and earned 2nd at super regional, maybe you can watch that one.

[@leonelrios7]

They won super regional, got second at state

[@cooperhamilton8972]

Watched this show after we competed in finals this year and it was pretty crazy in person

[@TURBO-JACKED]

a good highschool band show to react to would be CTJ 2017 or the woodlands highschool 2022. both amazing shows. cedar ridge 2022 is also amazing

[@MichaelNaydeck]

The first public performance when I saw this I told my wife this was a "National Chamionship winning show." This was a fantastic show and it developed better than any other Leander ISD show. Could this compete with the Hebron 2020 show? Not sure but this is the last Texas show to bring Eddy back to Texas, so that is a statement in and of itself.

[@johnnychikko3800]

Texas has had several shows in the 2010’s that would have brought back the Eagle. The problem is most of these programs are on a 2- 4 year rotation. UIL State rotations. And it cost too much money to travel to Indiana yearly! 😀. Fun fact. : The last time San Antonio sent our SASR winner was in 2013 with the Woodlands

[@MichaelNaydeck]

@johnnychikko3800 oh, no doubt. I have been to ever SASR since 2012....and only missed one 5A 6A UIL state championship as well. I don't downplay Texas achievements.

[@jadenreynolds3069]

I’d recommend another band from Texas. The vista ridge marching band lost and found 2018

[@dylanbrasher4714]

Woodlands 2022

[@RVVDont]

I’m going to throw Avon’s 2010 Iconoclash at you. Would love your thoughts when reviewing mashed music material, or even a DCI show that did that kind of arranging.

[@theunknowndrummer1209]

New career path, march till age out then become funliner cameraman

[@alexispena7290]

Tarpon springs 2019 the show is called revolution remix I believe they are really good and have a crazy trumpet screamer 👌🏾

[@sanchoperolino265]

PLEASE do Ronald Raegan 2019

[@elizabethanderson8103]

If your ever interested in a small band do Allegany high school. I’d recommend waiting till November for this year, however we won 2021 and 2022 as well. As for the reason to wait, the colorguard work is harder that anything it has been recently and it’s looking good already for second week of band camp.

[@turnne]

If I recall correctly..Vandergrift won BOA that year

[@bridgetchartcove7489]

2023 Vandegrift BOA super regional finals, they won this year with the highest score in BOA super regional San Antonio history.

[@AJRedmond0531]

William Mason HS 2014, its such a cool show.

[@nolanns2140]

lassiter high school marching band 2002. Insane show

[@homerchap]

The Woodlands 2022, 2021 or 2019

[@zackpackinator706]

Real

[@alexrosales9477]

Hebron 2015!!!!

[@jayrey.4k]

Oh god more high school bands YES

[@Mattyfear]

Tarpon Springs 2010!

[@Jacobflint21]

It's not a high school, but I'd love to see y'all react to SCVCadets 2022. It won the Open Class Championship that year. Mostly high school-aged marchers from California. Almost entirely rookies.

[@davispogor4460]

Cedar Ridge 2022? Their highest placement and best percussion

[@adi-ot6rz]

, I could be wrong but I believe Jeff Sacktig is the one who wrote the drill for this show

[@sooyster4033]

What is this song in the intro??

[@milliewx1679]

YES!

[@NMcCarthy03]

Madison scouts 1997 Pirates of lake Mendota The last 5 minutes are incredible

[@EllynCoate]

I agree you need to come to see San Antonio SuperRegionals next year 2025...they just finished 2024 yesterday so you got lots of time to plan. It's harder to win there than Grand Nationals. Bands you should also take a look at: Pearland 2023 that finished 7th at GN, Cedar Ridge that won Texas 5A UIL State this year. Ronald Reagan's 2019 show, Woodlands...their Color Guard is phenomenal, Flower Mound this year who just won BOA San Antonio yesterday, among others

[@okuda2081]

My school is in the same area as them our band has never came close to them our goal is just to make it to state before are 10th year open

[@rrchillchilly2658]

Definitely Vista Ridge 2022

[@brandonking1737]

Can you react to Calgary Stampede Showband 2023? This show just won them their 7th WAMSB World Championship with the highest score ever in that competition. We were also the DCI International Class Champion in 2022 so you could react to that show as well. We were less than a point out of semifinals which I think is impressive considering we're a literal marching band, operating on effectively a DCA schedule, from a country with no strong marching band culture like the US.

[@VictorGarcia-hj7ds]

Flower Mound 2021

[@SnazzzyGecko]

I think you should react to China Spring high school's 2023 finals performance because I know that they are mostly freshman and sophomores. And considering that they got 4th this year, they will probably do even better in the future.

[@andrewholifield2405]

Vista Ridge 2018

[@samil5741]

No seriously this show was very impactful for 6A high school bands :)

[@kkhandy950]

I know I'm biased, but I would love for you to react to my high school marching band, "The American Fork High School Marching Band" 2022 :) It is the best marching band in Utah, and possibly the western front

[@jamesalldredge4690]

i was part of melissa high school band i really enjoyed flight 2-0-2-1

[@nm23777]

2018 North Shore Senior High School

[@hudson6618]

The Ohio Marching 110 is insane, they aren’t a competition band but they are a really cool band to watch and if you check them out I suggest their 2015 Bruno Mars show. They are a college band

[@jordanrose171]

I was in the tuba section for this show! My favorite show I ever marched in my 4 Years!

[@tredaviousbowser7931]

The song they use for their first impact will always remind me of COD WAW

[@operationboar5524]

I want some "reaction" videos from the 90's Blue Devils, particularly when I marched, which was '95, '96, '97, or 1998, lol! Just sayin'!

[@Unrelatedtolife]

Texas are built different we're goated

[@snuexd5163]

Flower mound 2021

[@ellyncoate1526]

Edge of Eternity and Ronald Reagan's show from 2019 are excellent.

[@diegoc.8555]

VANDEGRIFT OR HEBRON 2022 PLS

[@axo1o1]

college park 2020 was good

[@DespressoPlays]

You should react to Broken Arrow HS 2012! That was my first year in marching band. We placed 2nd at BOA Grand Nationals

[@IbarraJesus-zw9zh]

If you want to know why they are so good go and look up Henry Middle School in Cedar Park that feeds Vandergrift

[@snezua]

Ronald Reagan HS 2019 “Secret World”

[@carteraldridge789]

Indiana bands - Avon or Carmel

[@johnnychikko3800]

Indiana in the 90’s and early 20’s absolutely but recently Avon and Carmel have bought into the BOA adjudication metrics. Visual visual and visual only! So much so that ISSMA adopted BOA similar sheets. In order to try to capture more revenue and regionals from other states with less of a competitive landscape BOA adjudicates heavy on visual innovation. Basically you can perform a intermediate variation of Doxology 100 (as Carmel often does) but as long as you have a solid designer and can visually execute then BOA rewards handsomely. Most fans fell asleep during Carmels 2022 Nationals show but It scored amazingly. The argument these past 2 decades is that BOA overly rewards designers (adults) while calling it GE vs what the kids as a whole bring to the table. Avon, Carmel and most of the Midwest have bought into the BOA philosophy imo. Although I have loved what Castle has attempted on the field lately! Case and Point: If you listens to Hebron 2021 then listen to Carmel 21 you will immediately hear the difference in music innovation, demand and execution. In Texas music is still king!

[@mitchellurban4910]

@@johnnychikko3800incorrect thoughts imo, Carmel sounds honestly in terms of ensemble tone, better than Hebron.

[@johnnychikko3800]

Mitchell. Let’s agree to disagree. Carmel 2021: kzbin.info/www/bejne/el6onJabgNugg5o

[@Monopolymitt]

Leander 2019 grand national semi finals

[@robordz]

Vista ridge 2018

[@Aa-mm1km]

W video

[@isekai_neo]

Hebron 2019 there’s a certain reference I think we all know 😏

[@Rusaisme]

Please react to some of the 4a Texas band state performances, I recommend Lumberton, Argyle, North Lamar or Canton

[@kryptonaight]

As many have said, Reagan 2019 is a great band to watch as well. Vandegrift 2019 was not only beat by Reagan in the competitions they both attended, but also not a single ensemble judge(GE music and visual) put vandegrift above Reagan in competition. In fact, during the whole season, only one judge that sat in the box gave Reagan a placement other than first. (SA prelims) If Reagan had attended grand nationals that year, it almost certainly would have been a Reagan win. Also going to second Broken Arrow 2021. (Judging by the number of suggestions you are almost certainly going to do this one). Both of these shows may not be as pleasing to the DCI fanatics, but they are both immense crowd pleasers and General Effect driven shows. In BOA, GE wins competitions. Last wild cardI'll trow in because not enough people are gonna ask for this one is Flower Mound 2016. The last show to clean sweep BOA SA finals. In fact, any Flower mound show other than 2019 will be a fun watch.

[@Nick_Hutchens]

Keller high school band 2019!!

[@RicardoHernandez-ue5kx]

Van Buren Band 2020

[@bananaboxman3780]

Grants Pass Highschool 2022!